The Tongue
What are the 5 different types of taste?
Bitter, sour, sweet, umami, salty
The openings of your nose are called the ________.
Nostrils
What are the different food groups?
Protein, grain, dairy, fruits, vegetables
What is the 1st stage/step in the digestion process?
Chewing food.
True or False: We have control over all muscles in our body (we can choose when and how to move them).
False -- smooth and cardiac muscles are types of muscles that contract without our control (for digestion and the heart beating)
True or false: We only need our tongue in order to taste things.
False -- our taste is also linked to our sense of smell
When something (dirt/dust) gets trapped in our nose, what does our body do to try and get rid of it?
We sneeze
Which of the food groups should we eat the most of
Fruits and vegetables
BONUS:
How long should we wash our hands for to minimize any bacteria/viruses from remaining?
20 seconds
Bacteria in our mouth/on our teeth like to eat this substance and produce acids that break down our enamel and can cause cavities.
Sugar
What is a letter that our tongue helps us say?
T, D, L, R
Other than in your nose, where else can mucus be found?
Eyes, mouth/throat, lungs, stomach
Would I need to eat more or less calories than an Olympic swimmer?
Less -- an Olympic swimmer burns much more energy training than I do.
How does saliva help in digestion?
Without this other system/part of the body, we would not be able to move.
Hint: This part of the body gives us structure/something for the muscles to move
The skeletal system (our bones/skeleton)
Other than taste, what is something our tongue helps us with?
Speaking, swallowing, digesting food
True or False: All bacteria/microorganisms are bad for our bodies.
True or False: Eating canned or dried fruits can count towards your daily fruit intake.
True -- in some places in the country/world fresh fruit can be hard to get during different times of the year.
Name 3 parts of the body that help in the process of digestion.
Teeth, mouth (saliva), tongue, esophagus, stomach, pancreas, intestines (small & large), liver.
What organ/part of the body controls our muscles.
Hint: It sends signals which tell our muscles to move.
The brain (part of the nervous system)
What are the things on our tongue that help us taste?
Papillae or taste buds
How does mucus help protect us from infections?
It creates a layer that can trap bacteria, viruses, dirt/dust, etc. Prevents them from getting inside the body.
What two food groups can soybeans fall under?
Protein (tofu) and dairy (soymilk).
Which part of the body (organ) is in charge of absorbing the nutrients from food to be sent to different parts of the body?
The small intestines
How much of our tooth is visible?
A. 1/3
B. 1/2
C. 2/3
D. 3/4
A. 1/3 (the other 2/3 is hidden under your gums)